人教版2019-2020學年八年級上學期英語12月考試卷A卷一、 閱讀理解 (共3題；共30分)1. （10分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。DMy father was German, but he worked in England. He married my mother, who was English. Her family name was Robinson, so when I was born in 632, in England, they called me Robinson, after her.My father did well in his business and I went to a good school. He wanted me to get a good job, and live a quiet, pleasant life. But I wanted adventure and an exciting life.I want to be a sailor and go to sea, I told my mother and father. They were very unhappy about this.Please dont go. my father said, You wont be happy you know. Sailors have a difficult and dangerous life. and because I love him, and he was unhappy, I tried to forget about the sea.But I couldnt forget, and about a year later, I saw a friend in town. His father had a Ship and my friend said to me, we are sailing to London tomorrow. Why dont you come with us?On September 1, 1651, I went to Hull and the next day we sailed for London.But, a few days later, there was a strong wind. The sea was rough and dangerous, and the ship went up and down up and down. I was very ill, and was very afraid.Oh, I dont want to die! I cried, I want to live! If I live, I will go home and never go to sea again!The next day the wind stopped, and the sea was quiet and beautiful again.Well, Robinson, my friend laughed, How do you feel now? The wind wasnt to bad.What! I cried. It was a terrible storm.Oh, that wasnt a storm, my friend answered, just a little wind. Forget it, come and have a drink.After a few drinks with my friend, I felt better. I forgot about the danger, and decided not to go home. I didnt want my friend and family to laugh at me!I stayed in London for some time, but I still, wanted to go to the sea. So, when the captain(船長)of a ship ask me to go with him to Guinea in Africa, I agreed, And so I went to the sea for the second time.It was a good ship, and everything went well at first, but I was very ill again. Then when we were near the Canary Islands, a Turkish pirate(海盜)ship came after us. They were famous thieves of the sea at that time. There was a long, hard fight, but when it finished, we and the ship were prisoners. The Turkish captain and his men took us to Sallee in Morocco. They wanted to sell us as slaves(奴隸)in the market. But in the end, the Turkish captain decided to keep me for himself, and took me home with him. This was a sudden and terrible change in my life. This Turkish captain was now my master.（1）Why did Robinson forget about the sea at the beginning? A . Because he had no money to own a shipB . Because he hasted to live a dangerous lifeC . Because he wanted to make his parents happyD . Because he looked forward to getting a good job（2）Which is the right time order of what happened in the story?a. One of Robinsons friends invited him to sail to Londonb. The Turkish captain took Robinson homec. A captain asked Robinson to go with him to Guinead. Robinson drank with his friende. A long and hard fight happenedA . a-d-c-e-bB . d-a-c-e-bC . a-c-b-e-dD . d-c-a-b-e（3）What did Robinson think of his sea journey? A . Everything was fineB . The sea was quiet all the timeC . The wind was weakD . Sea life was dangerous at times（4）Who took Robinson to Sallee in Morocco? A . the Turkish CaptainB . his friendC . the captain of a shipD . his father（5）What can we infer(推斷) from the passage? A . Robinson wanted to serve the TurkishB . Robinson lived happily with the Turkish captainC . Robinson became a slave to the Turkish captainD . Robinson made friends with the Turkish captain2. （10分） “Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever things werent going my way. “Dont worry, one day your luck will change.” Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to find a job in radio. One day, I wanted to host(主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadnt got enough experience. “ Get some work with a small station and work your way up,” she said.I went back home. I couldnt get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didnt get the job.I felt really down. “ Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to help me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer(播音員) if he cant get a job in a radio station?”I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call. “ What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game, I succeeded.On my way home, Moms words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, itll feel doubly(加倍的) good because of all the hard work youve had.” At that moment I knew what just what she meant.（1）Whats the writers ideal job?A . A sportsmanB . A shop assistantC . A sports announcerD . A businessman.（2）Why didnt the writer get the job in Chicago? Because.A . he was too youngB . he didnt get college educationC . hes not a good-looking personD . he hadnt got enough experience（3）Which of the following is True according to the article?A . You just need wait for some time, then luck will come.B . Luck will come if you try your best to do everythingC . Its important for you to wait for luck.D . You should trust your mother.（4）The sentence “But I got turned down every time.” means “.”A . But I was refused every timeB . But I was successful every timeC . But I lost my way every timeD . But the door of every station was always closed（5）Whats the best title of this passage?A . Mothers Words.B . Everything Happens For The BestC . No One Is Always LuckyD . To Find A Job In Radio Is Difficult.3. （10分）閱讀理解Hello! This Chinese boy is Li Lei. Hes 12.Hes in No.3 Middle School. Hes in Class 2,Grade 1. His good friend is Jack. Hes an English boy. Hes in Li Leis school. Hes in Class1. Grade2. MrsRead is an English teacher in their school.Shes an English woman. Jack and Li Lei have a secret (秘密)Jack is their English teachers son.（1）How old is Li Lei? A . 11B . 12C . 13D . 14（2）What class is Li Lei in? A . Class1.Grade1B . Class2.Grade1.C . Class1.Grade2D . Class2.Grade2（3）Whats Li Leis friends name? A . Li LeiB . ReadC . JackD . Green（4）Whos their English teacher? A . Li LeiB . JackC . Mrs GreenD . Mrs Read（5）Is Jack Mrs Reads son? A . Yes, he is.B . No, he isnt.C . Yes, he isnt .D . No, he is二、 完形填空 (共1題；共15分)4. （15分）通讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出一個最佳選項。I live in a wonderful neighborhood. My neighbors are all very nice and kind, 1the best of them is Mr. Lee. He lives on the left of my house. He is a 2in a hospital. He has two sons and one daughter. One of his sons is my classmate, so I often 3their house. Every time I go to their home, Mr. Lee welcomes me with a warm smile. Mr. Lee is very 4. If we have any health problem, he is always ready to help 5. And he will never 6us for money. Mr. Lee is also a person with a sense of humor (幽默感). He 7telling us jokes(笑話) and making us laugh. 8in our neighborhood thinks highly of him.Peter is also one of my neighbors, and he does 9in all his lessons. When I have some questions, I 10ask him for help. We often play football together after school, sometimes we go 11in the swimming pool. We like talking with each other on his balcony(陽臺), we can 12out at the beach and the sea from it. After dinner, we often watch TV and enjoy cups of tea. The best place for us to stay is the 13, because we like eating.We are very 14to live in a neighborhood like that, we often help each other. We are here like a big 15. What about your neighborhood? Please let me know.（1）A . so B . if C . but D . because （2）A . doctor B . nurse C . teacher D . student （3）A . clean B . see C . visit D . play （4）A . busy B . helpful C . tidy D . old （5）A . we B . them C . you D . us （6）A . ask B . get C . make D . watch （7）A . stops B . tries C . enjoys D . learns （8）A . everyone B . someone C . everything D . something （9）A . weak B . well C . good D . fine （10）A . are going to B . will C . be going to D . is going to （11）A . shopping B . running C . fishing D . swimming （12）A . watch B . see C . look D . visit （13）A . kitchen B . living room C . bathroom D . bedroom （14）A . happy B . worried C . friendly D . funny （15）A . home B . school C . house D . family 三、 任務型閱讀 (共1題；共5分)5. （5分）A )信息歸納請閱讀下面這篇文章，根據所提供的信息，完成信息卡。A different way of teaching is widely used in our English study. Before class, we make study plans first. Then we look up the new words, listen to the recording and read the text. When we meet problems we cant solve by ourselves, we always write them down in our notebooks.In class, we sit in groups to discuss the problems freely.The teacher always offers help when we need.After discussion, its time for us to give a report to the class.We also make conversations in pairs and practice a lot.Its really good for our listening and speaking.After class, we have less homework now so we can go to the library to read English books, magazines and newspapers.We can also surf the Internet for useful information.In a word, we enjoy the new way of studying.We can make more progress in our study.Information CardMain ideaA different way of learning is _ used in our English study.ChangesBefore classWe make study _ first._We sit in groups to _ the problem freely.After classWe have _ homework so we can go to the library.Conclusion (結論)In a word, we can make more progress in the new way.四、 短文填空 (共1題；共10分)6. （10分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入一個適當的詞，或填入括號中所給單詞的正確形式。Once upon a time, an eagle(老鷹)was flying in the sky when he suddenly saw a beautiful hen. The eagle came near the hen and said, My pretty hen, I Love you. Will you be _(I) wife?The hen was scared for the eagle was so strong. Her husband, the cock had gone out to look for food and her kids had gone away somewhere lo play with other _(child). The hen quickly answered, Im willing to be, but let me first grow wings like yours, so I can fly _high as you. The eagle replied, OK! This ring is for you as a sign of our betrothal(訂婚）. Tie it around your neck till I return.The hen agreed _(do) so, and the eagle flew away.When the cock met the hen the next day, he was very _(surprise) to see the ring around her neck. He said, Where did you get that ring? Throw it away immediately. The hen did this and the cock was cheerful I again. But at the weekend, the eagle came _.The frightened hen hid herself behind her door but the eagle soon found her out. Suddenly he cried, Where _(be) the ring that I gave you? Why are you not wearing it?The hen was very scared and said, Forgive me l I lost i